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The Panamax M8-AV provides protection for your audio/video components, including cable or digital satellite TV systems. This power conditioner shields against harmful spikes and fluctuations in your home's AC power, and filters out the RF (radio frequency) and electromagnetic interference that can degrade your system's performance.

Power protection for all your gear

The M8-AV features eight fully protected AC outlets, conveniently spaced to allow for bulky transformers. You get two sets of protected coaxial input/output jacks for cable, antenna, or digital satellite TV connections. The M8-AV also has one set of in/out jacks to protect your telephone connections.

Quick response prevents damage

The M8-AV reacts to a voltage spike in less than a nanosecond, breaking the connection to protect your equipment. The six-foot power cord has a right-angle plug that hugs the wall, for an easy fit behind a chair or sofa. You can also mount this conditioner on your wall for out-of-the-way placement.

lifetime $5,000,000 connected equipment warranty (covers equipment damaged by an AC or signal line surge while connected to properly installed Panamax surge protector); valid only in the United States and Canada

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Panamax M8-AV Works Great for Embroidery Machine

My new embroidery machine required a surge protector with a step up/step down transformer. This unit will protect against line surges and low voltage. Crutchfield Representative was very helpful, and the price was good. Many sewing/embroidery machines are now computerized and the cost can be substantial. The Panamax was the only protector that fit my needs. I also checked with APC and they do not have a unit like this available.

Pros:Protection against line surges and low voltage. Easy installation. Relatively small footprint, fits on top of my sewing table. Easy access to connections.

First one defective

Worked for a day, and then none of the unit's outlets would power anything despite the green indicator lights showing that supposedly all was fine. Must be a defective unit. I am going to try a replacement as the features on this unit are great (if it works).

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Features

Overview: The Panamax M8-AV Surge Protector features 8 AC outlets
controlled by the unit's power switch. The M8-AV also provides protection for
coaxial and telephone connections. In addition, this surge protector is equipped
with 3 diagnostic LEDs.

AVM Automatic Voltage Monitoring: The
Panamax M8-AV utilizes an AVM (Automatic Voltage Monitoring) system to protect
your connected equipment against prolonged over/under voltages by disconnecting
the power and reconnecting it when safe power returns. The Panamax M8-AV will protect your AV system from catastrophic surges.

Lifetime $5,000,000 Connected
Equipment Warranty: Panamax will replace or repair equipment that is damaged by an AC
or signal line surge while connected to a properly installed Panamax surge protector
(up to $5,000,000).

Power Cord: The surge protector features an attached 8 ft power cord
with a right-angle, 45-degree offset three-prong plug.

Mounting: The Panamax M8-AV Surge Protector can be placed on the
floor, on a shelf, or inside a cabinet. The M8-AV can also be wall-mounted
using the integrated wall-mount brackets, key-hole slots, and supplied hardware.

Unsafe
Voltage: Red LED, indicates that incoming voltages are unsafe and the
surge protector has disconnected the power to your connected equipment.

Specifications

AC Specification:

Overvoltage Shutoff: 144V +/-8V

Undervoltage Shutoff: 90V +/-6V

Line Voltage: 120VAC, 50/60Hz

Initial Clamping Level: 200V Peak, 141V RMS,

Voltage Protection Rating (UL1449 3rd Edition, 3000A): 500V

Protection Modes: L-N, L-G, N-G

Maximum Current Rating: 15A (1800W)

EMI/RFI Noise Filtration: 50dB (100kHz-1MHz)

Response Time: <1ns

Single Pulse Energy: 1650 Joules

Peak Impulse Current: 52,000 A

Telco Protection:

Clamping Level: 260V

Capacitance: 30 pf (approximate)

Suppression Mode: Metallic and Longitudinal

Wire Protected: 2-wire, 1-pair (3,4)

Connectors: RJ-11

Universal Cable/Satellite Protection:

Clamping Level: 75V

Frequency Range: 0MHz-2.2GHz

Insertion Loss: <0.5dB

Connections: Female "F"-type, gold-plated

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